Ladakh (meaning “land of high mountain passes”) is a mountainous region in North India. Leh, the main city is situated at 3500m above sea level nestled in the great Himalayan, Karakoram, Zanskar and Ladakh ranges. Ladakh is known for remote mountain beauty, studded with monasteries and stupas. Ladakh is often referred as “Little Tibet” due to its geographical proximity and strong links to Tibetan culture.
Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher of the late 19th century has quoted, “He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.” Ladakh tourism offers you this life-changing thrilling experience that teaches you a lot about Mother Nature and takes you right in the lap of it. The only thing you will need to keep going through the Leh Ladakh trip is passion for travelling, and this landscape will give you enough of it.
Leh Ladakh road trip has been a dream of most of the individuals across the globe. Traveling across the beautiful landscapes of Ladakh by road is perhaps one of the most enticing and thrilling road adventures in India. Ladakh road trip takes you through some of the highest motor-able mountain passes in the world. The road trip takes you through the beautiful green plateaus driving through vast semi-arid planes, and the topsy-turvy curves of the Himalayan mountain ranges. Colourful Tibetan prayer flags that most tourists take back as a souvenir, prayer bells, and different monasteries including the latest one by Dalai Lama, and Tibetan Buddhist populace that one encounters with-along the way of Leh Ladakh road trip are some unique aspects of traveling to this region by road.
Tour Name: Bike Trip (Manali – Ladakh – Srinagar)
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
City Covered:
Manali – Jispa – Tanglang-La – Leh – Khardung-La – Nubra – Sumur – Pangong – Chang-La – Leh – Batalik – Kargil – Sonmarg – Srinagar
Day 00: Delhi to Manali Volvo Transfer
Overnight journey from Delhi to Manali in semi-sleeper Volvo bus.
Day 01: Manali Arrival
After reaching Manali, freshen up yourself after check in and you will be allocated rooms as per your package plan. This day you are free to explore locally by your own. Gather in evening for a tour briefing, safety and rescue session by professionals.
Day 02: Manali to Jispa
In morning after Breakfast, we all will have to gather early for the allocation of bikes and startup of the journey. This day is the first day of our adventurous journey, which will be a lifetime memorable and self-motivated trip. As soon as we will start our journey we will be riding through one of the famous high pass named Rohtang-La at approx 13000 ft to koksar and then to our destination JISPA. Overnight stay in Jispa
Day 03: Jispa to Leh
After an early breakfast we check out from the hotel and ride north on the Manali-Leh Highway. You get to see some of the most breath taking landscapes that the Western Himalayas can offer. The scenery gets more stark and barren as we climb up to the 16,500-foot high Baralacha La the second mountain pass on our journey. From the pass beautiful views of meadows and snow-capped mountains can be seen. And we proceed further through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Upon arrival in Leh you’ll met by our representative and check in at our Hotel
Day 04: Leh to Nubra
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.
Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
Day 05: Nubra to Sumur / Hunder
In morning, after breakfast we are going through one of the unexplored village of Ladakh. Sumur is a small village and a popular base for exploring the valley. At an elevation of just 3,100m, it’s one of the lowest points in Ladakh, and you can feel the difference. Especially after going over the Khardung La pass (where giddiness temporarily sets in), sumur is far easier to breathe in the valley compared to in Leh. We will try to attempt towards new open Siachen Base Camp till far we can go. Overnight stay at Camp
Day 06: Sumur / Hunder to Pangong
After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake (Spangmik Village). Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Day 07: Pangong to Leh
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Leh to Batalik
In morning after Breakfast, leave for BATALIK. During the ride we will cover Sangam point (Meeting point of Zanskar and Indus River), Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara pather sahib. Overnight in BATALIK
Day 09: Batalik to Kargil
In morning after Breakfast, leave for Kargil. The main region of 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan and enroute we will visit Dha-Hanu village. People who inhabit this area are considered as last race to Indo-Aryans, not only their attire is highly decorated with jewellery and flowers, their features are also quite distinct. Overnight stay at Kargil.
Day 10: Kargil To Sonmarg
In morning, after breakfast we will leave for SONMARG, We will cross famous Zojila pass, Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabitated place in the World), En-route towards a magnificent view of Kargil war, Famous Peaks (Tiger, Tololing) from Vijay war memorial hall site, reach sonmarg by evening. This is the last day of our bike trip and journey of your dream destination is over. Celebrate the completion of this memorable trip. Overnight stay at Sonmarg,
Day 11: Departure
Tour concludes. We ensures a punctual Transfer and our driver will take you to the airport for onward destination.
TOUR END..!!
- Royal Enfield 500cc
- People who choose Bike + Fuel package will get Helmet in the package both for rider and pillion
- Fuel for the mentioned itinerary (Day – 2 to Day – 10)
- Accommodation on Double or Triple Sharing Basis as per the itinerary in hotel / camp
- Accommodation in Batalik will be on quad sharing.
- Daily Breakfast ( From Day – 2 to Day – 11)
- Daily Dinner (From Day – 1 to Day – 10)
- Backup vehicle as well as Luggage van
- Certified Mechanic for Mechanical Support during the ride
- The Samsara Holidays certified Group Leader
- All Inner Line Permits
- Oxygen Cylinder with general First Aid
- Tour Escort to manage your accommodation and group
- Participation Certificate on completion of the Expedition.
- Briefing by specialists on how to Travel / keep yourself safe and healthy during Expedition. We will send mails prior to departure on how to pack/ List of things you need to carry. And things to know
- GST (5%)
- Any Airfare or Train
- Any Travel expense To and Fro from Leh Airport
- Expenses of personal nature such as Table drinks, Water bottle, snacks, telephone calls, laundry, camera fee for still or video camera, tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff…etc.
- Any kind of Biking gears (such as Elbow Guard, Knee Guard, Riders Jacket...etc.)
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks. . etc to be borne by the client directly on the spot
- In case of major mechanical damage, participant will have to pay for replaced parts and for servicing done by the local shop & accident damage will have to be paid by the rider.
- Accessories for bikes (Available on direct cost)
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Soft or hard drinks, starters.
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc
- Medical & Travel insurance